Red Cloud, NE Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Red Cloud, a city in Webster County, Nebraska.
Overnight
68°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. East northeast wind around 5 mph.
7-day forecast for Red Cloud
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight | 68°F | Mostly Cloudy | 5 mph ENE | 14% |
| Tuesday | 78°F | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 10 to 15 mph NNE | 23% |
| Tuesday Night | 59°F | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 10 to 15 mph NNE | 36% |
| Wednesday | 74°F | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 10 mph NE | 52% |
| Wednesday Night | 56°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 to 5 mph ENE | 8% |
| Thursday | 82°F | Mostly Sunny | 0 to 5 mph ESE | 1% |
| Thursday Night | 62°F | Mostly Clear | 5 to 10 mph SE | 13% |
| Friday | 89°F | Sunny | 5 mph SSE | 10% |
| Friday Night | 67°F | Clear | 5 mph SSE | 2% |
| Saturday | 94°F | Sunny | 5 to 15 mph S | 1% |
| Saturday Night | 71°F | Mostly Clear | 10 to 15 mph SSE | 2% |
| Sunday | 96°F | Sunny | 10 to 15 mph S | 2% |
| Sunday Night | 72°F | Mostly Clear | 10 to 15 mph SSE | 3% |
| Monday | 97°F | Mostly Sunny | 10 to 15 mph S | 3% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Red Cloud (40.086, -98.522). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Red Cloud
Last spring frost
May 1
First fall frost
Oct 5
Growing season
157 days
Hardiness zone
5b
More local growing data for Red Cloud: nearby ZIP 68970 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · Nebraska frost dates
Nearby towns & communities
Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Red Cloud, Ne (0.9 mi from Red Cloud). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Aug 4, 2026.